• Seeking a Manager (Senior Professional Officer 1)
• Full time, fixed to 28/02/2025
• Senior Professional Officer 1 Remuneration Package $146,845 - $163,862 (including salary $126,030 - $140,795)
• Plus $12,356 Market Allowance and an $11,000 attraction allowance
• Katherine Northern Territory

Territory Families, Housing and Communities works with families, individuals and stakeholders to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.

As Manager, Big Rivers you are responsible for the effective leadership and management of child protection work units across the Big Rivers Region.

You provide leadership, motivation and support to staff within the designated program area to achieve outcomes and ensure the implementation of corporate requirements, such as accurate and timely data collection, and performance management. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful, you require an Australian tertiary qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body and extensive post-graduate experience in the delivery of statutory welfare services. Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, well-developed knowledge and understanding of human resources and financial legislation and policy frameworks, relevant to statutory welfare practice is essential.

In addition, you will have demonstrated high-level communication skills, a willingness to travel remotely and the ability to work constructively within a culturally diverse setting.

In return you will receive a competitive salary inclusive of 6 weeks annual leave, the opportunity to grow professionally and be part of a team committed to making a difference to children and their families.

Just 320km drive from Darwin, Katherine is the gateway to the north, south, east and west with a region full of gorges, waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures to experience. This position offers an exciting experience of living amongst some of the most remarkable natural landscapes in the world. Make the most out of the outdoors with nature-based recreational activities such as camping, fishing, canoeing, bush-walking swimming and exploring the region and culture. Apply your professional expertise in social welfare and leadership and enjoy the benefits of living in Katherine – ‘Where the Outback meets the Tropics.’

For further information about this vacancy please contact Recruitment Officer on 08 8973 8531 or [email protected], using the subject line: Manager - Big Rivers Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 2875

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit at jobs.nt.gov.au.